010075 VO Introduction to Comparative Religion (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.

MIXED

Moodle

Th 20.11. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

N Thursday 18.12.2025 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Friday 09.01.2026 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Thursday 29.01.2026 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 11.02.2026 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
Thursday 26.02.2026 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 21 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 8

Lecturers

Dirk Schuster

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 02.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 09.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 16.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 23.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 30.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 06.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 13.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
N Thursday 20.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 27.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 04.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Thursday 11.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Anyone who deals with religion inevitably compares concepts, practices, etc. (whether intentionally or not). It is therefore all the more important to deal intensively with systematic comparison as one of the foundations of religious studies. Comparison does not only mean contrasting, but also establishing categories of comparison by means of which religious phenomena (or individual aspects of them) are examined.
The lecture offers an introduction to systematic comparison as a method of religious studies. Concepts such as religion and theories of religion are discussed. Specific examples will be used to show what knowledge can be gained from systematic comparisons.

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Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, one date at the end of the lecture period, one date at the beginning of the lecture-free period, two dates at the end of the lecture-free period. This is a standardized test based on the documents provided in Moodle.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular participation in the course is essential for contextualization. The course will also be recorded and will be available to listen to in Moodle until the end of the semester.
50% of the possible number of points in the written exam is required to pass the course.

Assessment criteria:
50-60%: sufficient
60-75%: satisfactory
75-90%: good
90-100%: very good

Examination topics

Relevant are the documents provided in Moodle as well as the respective lecture units, which will be made available in Moodle for listening until the end of the semester. Physical attendance at the lecture is recommended.

Reading list

Freiberger, Oliver: Religionsvergleich. Ansätze, Kritik, Praxis. Baden Baden: Nomos 2022.

Association in the course directory

STEOP für 011 (15W), für 033 195 (17W) BRP 02 STEOP für alle Schwerpunkte, 066 795 (15W) M2a, M2b

Last modified: Th 13.11.2025 12:05